As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Brand” means any recorded identification mark applied to any position on the hide of a live animal by means of heat, acid or chemical, except tattoo marks in the ear or numbers used to keep production records or record of age;
(2) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of agriculture;
(3) “Department” means the department of agriculture;
(4) “Livestock hide dealer” means any dealer or person who buys hides;
(5) “Livestock market” means a place where a person assembles livestock for public sale if the person is required to procure a license or permit from the department to operate such market; and
(6) “Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation or association.